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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,047.83 and 734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,047.83 and 734.28 is: 1,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,047.83 = 734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,047.83 = 734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,047.83 × 734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 769,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,396.94/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.78

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